Zippers imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported zippers worth $6.0 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 156% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 901 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 894 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 806 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 738 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Ghana imports zippers from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 100% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9607
| 9607.19 | Plastic zipper | 90% |
| 9607.20 | Zipper part | 7.1% |
| 9607.11 | Zipper | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, 58% below the world average of $10.90, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana zippers imports (HS 9607): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9607: Slide fasteners and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of zippers imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported zippers worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries supply zippers to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of zippers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $10.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zippers to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for zippers?
The HS code for zippers is heading 9607. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9607.19 (90% of the value) and 9607.20 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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